PG192177EP

No

Research Associate

Commensureate with Experience

Monday-Friday (40 hours per week, with flexibility)

Raleigh, NC

Integrated Pest Mgmt-Research

The National Science Foundation Center for Integrated Pest Management (NSF CIPM) was established in 1991. CIPM develops new strategies, analytics and decision support systems to advance IPM and plant biosecurity. We serve and collaborate with government, industry, and university stakeholders locally, nationally, and internationally. A major pathway for the introduction of exotic invasive pests that impact U.S. agriculture and natural resources is through international trade of agricultural commodities and planting materials. Multiple projects within CIPM aims for stopping pests at borders to safeguard U.S. agriculture and natural resources while facilitating international trade in line with the mission and vision of USDA APHIS PPQ. This focus area includes knowledge assimilation and analyses of pest biology, geographical distribution, host range, epidemiology and ecology; development of surveillance methods, identification and diagnosis; and modeling for pest prioritization, introduction, spread, establishment and economic impact.

As a Research Associate, this position will carry out work supporting activities of the NSF Center for Integrated Pest Management. This work will entail the collection, development, evaluation, analysis and communication of biological information. The incumbent will mainly be focused on pests of agricultural importance and its hosts.

The Research Associate position will collect, synthesize, analyze (as needed), and communicate data on pests of agricultural importance and its hosts. The incumbent will work closely with stakeholders, members in a team, other teams, and the project and team leads to complete the objectives.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Data acquisition; the incumbent will collect relevant literature and communicate with subject matter experts and regulators.
• Data extraction, analysis, and use: data collected will be used to develop and run prediction models to support USDA APHIS decision making processes on how to prioritize exotic pests.
• Data reporting; the incumbent will write highly technical pest host reports and communicate and present the information to the stakeholders.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Geo spatial studies, Statistics or related fields, or a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines, with 3 or more years of relevant training and experience.

• Use of computer word processing, spreadsheet, mapping and other computer-related skills.
• Ability to perform extensive literature reviews to acquire the most up-to-date information on pests with the ability to develop, evaluate and draw inferences from the data.
• Ability to conceptualize and complete analyses that clearly and completely address prescribed objectives.
• Ability to develop high quality written analyses that require minimal editing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team to meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• PhD in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Geo spatial studies, Statistics or related fields.
• Experience with data management, developing pest risk assessments, or invasive or endangered species management.
• Experience in literature searching, data mining, citation management, and invasive or endangered species research.
• Superior organizational, analytical and writing skills.
• Possess high proficiency in statistical data analyses (design of experiments, ANOVA, multivariate analysis, and spatial statistics).

NA

No

No

10/27/2022

Open until filled.

In addition to your application please submit a cover letter, CV, sample scientific publication or other written reports, and contact information for professional references.

00109686

EHRA Non-Faculty

1.00

12 Month Recurring

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

No

113810 - Integrated Pest Mgmt-Research

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